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Home Fragrances Illuminum Vetiver Oud
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Eau de parfum

Illuminum Vetiver Oud

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Gender:
Unisex
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Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:

In 2011, Illuminum introduced Vetiver Oud — a fragrance that's hard to forget. A unisex fragrance belonging to the east and wood families. The fragrance was crafted by perfumer Michael Boadi. Released in eau de parfum.

Brand country — the United Kingdom, with its deep-rooted relationship with the fragrance industry. Vetiver Oud Illuminum — the choice of those who appreciate depth and character in every detail.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Better suited for:
Men and women (unisex)
Very high fragrance longevity

The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes

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Sillage
Extremely noticeable

The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.

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Style
Solemn

The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image

Solemn
Concentration
Eau de parfum

A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail

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Fragrance seasonality
Autumn - Winter

Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

The note pyramid of Vetiver Oud is shaped as a cohesive olfactory arc, where accents shift with precision and warmth. The signature of Illuminum is evident in the pacing of the notes and the overall aesthetic. Every decision feels deliberate, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Eau de parfum keeps a balanced rhythm of unfolding.

At the note-group layer the profile is anchored in Citrus, Floral, Balsamic and Whiteflower. It also reaches into Wood and Gourmet. At family level the fragrance belongs to East and Wood.

At the opening of the pyramid you sense sparkling citrus opening notes: Bergamot and Geranium.

At the core of development you detect Myrrh, Tuberose and Vetiver carrying a resinous meditative direction.

The internal accord map is shaped by these accords: Balsamic, Citrus, Floral and Wood forming a compact and readable structure. The profile is unisex, which sharpens how the fragrance is perceived.

Taken together Vetiver Oud sounds complete from start to finish — the opening sets direction, the middle layer carries the identity, while the drydown anchors the memory. These are the scent structures best experienced through real development.

Perfumers

Gender Unisex
Brand Illuminum
Segment Niche perfumery
Country United Kingdom
Website http://www.illuminumlondon.com
Year of production 2011
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de parfum

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Bergamot
Bergamot
Note photo Geranium
Geranium
Note photo Myrrh
Myrrh
Note photo Tuberose
Tuberose
Note photo Vetiver
Vetiver
Note photo Oud
Oud
Note photo Patchouli
Patchouli

Top notes

Bergamot Geranium

Heart notes

Myrrh Tuberose Vetiver

Base notes

Oud Patchouli

Families

Family East East
Family Wood Wood

Fragrance characteristics

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Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
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Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Very high (more than 12 hours)
5
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Very conspicuous
5
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
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Unisex
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Female
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What kind of event
Date
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Wedding
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Sport
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Sleep
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For party
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For every day
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Sex
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For Holiday
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Theatre
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Winter
25%
Spring
Spring
25%
Summer
Summer
25%
Autumn
Autumn
25%
For what style / mood
Casual
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Gala
50%
Classic
0%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
50%
Sporty
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For what age
under 18
0%
18-25 years old
25%
26-35 years old
25%
36-45 years
25%
46+ years old
0%
Any
25%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
0%
1-2 atomisations
100%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
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Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
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On the wrist
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On the knees
0%
On the back of the neck
50%
Behind the ears
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On the elbow
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On the abdomen
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On the back of the hand
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On clothes
50%
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On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
0%
1-2 atomisations
100%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
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Exoticism
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Luxury
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Euphoria
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Passion
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Joy
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Calm
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Excitement
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Sadness
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Despair
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Effect
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Attracts attention
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Intensity
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Intensity
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Vetiver with a light hint of geranium, sweet-hot, truly interesting. Geranium gives it freshness, and at the end, notes of oud and patchouli are felt, adding depth. This fragrance evokes reflection and creates a special mood. In my opinion, it's more suitable for men, especially those who appreciate intellect and sophistication. Such fragrances inspire new ideas and dreams )
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Simply incredible scent! It fills me with excitement and sensuality. It's hard to describe the emotions it evokes inside. This is true luxury, but not in the sense of ostentatious wealth - there are no cars or expensive jewelry here. It's a deep, rich sound, as if you're embracing something dear. It's impossible to pull away from it, and when it starts to fade, you want more and more. Fortunately, its longevity is simply amazing! If you apply it in the morning, you can still feel it the next day, and on clothes, it lasts even longer. Just super
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